General Manager

Wagtail (91994); Wincanton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pub in Wincanton is seeking a motivated General Manager to lead operations and grow food sales. With a salary of up to £45,000, the role offers additional bonuses and a generous benefits package, including private healthcare and on-site accommodation. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in hospitality management, be passionate about customer service, and possess team engagement skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus and incentive schemes

Discounts at major retailers

Pension plan

On-site accommodation

Private healthcare

Award-winning training and development

Qualifications

• Strong background in growing food sales.
• Passion for nurturing team and community involvement.
• Experience in managerial roles in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the pub's operations.
• Engage and grow the team.
• Innovate ways to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team engagement

Accountability

Sales growth

Customer service

Job description

We're looking for a General Manager for a Community pub in Wincanton. Salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package.

Marston's is one of the UK's largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we're on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Wagtail, Wincanon and lead the team to success!

What you get from us:

• Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
• Marston's Cheers Platform, giving you access to discount at major retailers
• Access to a pension plan
• On-site accommodation
• Private healthcare
• Award winning training and development

About the pub

The Wagtail has recently been refurbished and attracts a strong local wet trade along with the 'drive to' food trade. It has a distinct bar and dining area to accommodate the trade it attracts.

There is a huge opportunity to increase food sales at the Wagtail due to increased residential and business growth in the local area.

We are looking for an operator with a strong background in growing food sales that enjoys being part of a community.

The Wagtail is turning over between £20,000 - £25,000 per week on a 70/30 dry led split with circa 1600 covers per week. The accommodation comprises of 3 bedrooms.

Have you got what it takes?

It's true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you'll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You'll thrive off growing your business and have a 'lead from the front' mentality and passion for nurturing your team.

As a General Manager you'll:

• Care about finding, growing and engagingyour team.
• Be accountablefor running all aspects of your pub.
• Be passionateabout doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.
• Dream big and think differentlyabout new ways to increase sales and growth.
• Celebrateand create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences.

Are we right for you?

From cosy locals to pub-restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award-winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What's more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well-known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston's atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you'll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. And whenever you need support or guidance advice from your area manager, you'll find their door is always open.

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.